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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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